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Chocolate Chip Banana Snack Cake

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Chocolate Chip Banana Snack Cake

This Chocolate Chip Banana Snack Cake is incredibly soft, moist, and packed with sweet ripe bananas and melty chocolate chips in every bite. It’s the perfect way to use overripe bananas and makes a delicious breakfast, afternoon snack, or dessert. With simple pantry ingredients and just one bowl, this easy banana cake comes together quickly and bakes into a golden, tender treat everyone will love.

Preparation Time

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Servings: 12 squares

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Mix-ins

  • 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Extra chocolate chips for topping

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients

In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth. Whisk in the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully combined.

Step 3: Combine the Dry Ingredients

In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

Step 4: Make the Batter

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined. Do not overmix. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.

Step 5: Fill the Pan

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips over the top.

Step 6: Bake

Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs.

Step 7: Cool

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Slice into squares once completely cooled.

Tips

  • The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful the cake.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake soft and tender.
  • Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
  • For a richer dessert, serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Storage

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days.
  • Refrigerate for up to 1 week.
  • Freeze individual slices for up to 2 months and thaw at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition (Per Serving – Approximate)

  • Calories: 280
  • Protein: 4g
  • Carbohydrates: 39g
  • Fat: 12g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 180mg

This Chocolate Chip Banana Snack Cake is wonderfully moist, loaded with banana flavor, and filled with gooey chocolate chips. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe that’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or anytime you want a comforting homemade treat.

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